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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1958

Page

4

Doctors Are Paid Actors to Promote Liquor Health Reform

A dated plea argues Americans face financial trouble from a spiritual crisis fueling alcohol abuse. It calls for taxes on alcohol and stricter laws on vendors, urges sober living, and condemns drunkenness as a social harm while urging public funding for treatment and hospital care for alcoholics. The piece also criticizes TV drug pitches by nonprofessionals and warns against casual nonprescription drug use, urging consultation with medical professionals and responsible health choices.

America Webster Alcohl Pharis

TV Answer to Teacher and Space Shortages

Compton College President Paul Martin defends expanding closed circuit television for classes to address teacher shortages and funding limits. Proponents cite studies showing TV can match or exceed some in classroom outcomes while critics warn of reduced on site interaction and credit concerns.

Compton College Paul _ Martin Martin Osverhole Gov. Warren New York University Los Angeles C. Trillingham George Gandy Magerstown Maryland Board of Education Ford Foundation Arthur Corey The California Teachers Assn State Department of Education Compton University of California Western College Assn. Accrediting Group She Dmaller

Senator Soaper Says West Berlin Election Sinister

A satirical columnist cites alleged irregularities in the West Berlin election with claims of vote tampering. The piece references political figures and media organizations, noting the notoriety around the election and related editorials.

Long Beach Marine Repair Takes Over Yard Site

Ten years ago the Wilding and ship repair Gun operation at the Madison Greene Haldeman shipyard expanded under United Concrete Pike Corp on Channel 1, doubling dry docking capacity. Twenty years ago San Francisco Long Beach air service was urged for weather relief with multiple carriers ordered to fly and land here. Thirty years ago city council approved 85.29 acres more for Municipal Airport and Tong Head was named a West Coast manufacturing site by Montana Land Co official Clark Bonner.

Long Beach Marine He+pair Co Modison-Greene- Haldeman Shipyard Case United Concrete Pike Corporation Channel 1 San Francisco Long Beach Board of Supervisors Oscar Hauge United Airlines American Airline TWA Western Express Wauge Montana Land Co Tong Head Clark Bonner Montana Land Organization

Democrats See Budget Trap In Eisenhower Plan

President Eisenhower released his 1960 budget outline three weeks before Congress, drawing Democrats and liberal Republicans to suspect hidden cuts. The plan proposes about three billion dollars in cuts from current peace time spending, with defense and civil government funding likely trimmed. Democrats accuse the move of forcing a budget fight at the start of the new Congress and question balancing the projection with higher taxes and predicted economic growth.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Mich Wood

Fragmentary medieval quip on violence and fate in a neighbor’s life

A garbled snippet reflects a grim conceit about a man harming his neighbor, rising to arms, mortally wounding him, and then fleeing to a town cell. It ends with a fatalistic note about wives and self-destruction attributed to John Brainard.

Nixon seen as capable in 1960 race say Acheson and others

Acheson and other New York figures weigh Nixon, Stevenson, Rockefeller for 1960. Dean Acheson praises Nixon’s capability while noting risks. The New Yorker and Metropolitan Club chatter reflect mixed views on future leadership and party prospects.

Dean Acheson New York Republica Nixon Sli Era New Yorker Stevenson Rockefeller Harriman

State taxes may yield fair treatment for utilities

In California the State Board of Equalization taxes public utility property at 30 percent of market value while private property is assessed at 23 percent. Protests have been largely dismissed, but with a Democratically controlled board after year’s start the issue gains new momentum. Utilities challenge the inequity, arguing they pay far more than private owners, despite constitutional guarantees of equality.

Henry State Board of Equalization Lilities Board of Equalization Ant Wwith Nolice Ami

Six-Time Socialist Candidate Thomas Answers Questions

The text notes Norman Thomas, Socialist Party presidential candidate, ran unsuccessfully in all national elections from 1928 to 1948. At 74, he no longer seeks office but promotes the Socialist cause. It also includes a bird seed cake recipe for winter feeding and a note on minerals affecting coffee flavor.

Norman ‘Thomas Mr. Thomas Socialist Party Socialist Cause

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